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Work with local legendary sportswriter this summer!

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:38:00 EST

Learn from a legend: Dean of West Virginia Sportswriters Mickey Furfari seeks a journalism student for part-time writing/editing help this summer. About 4-6 hours a week. Must have good journalism skills and a great sense of humor. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Fufuri at: 304-292-2350.

Pikewood Creative seeks summer intern

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:50:00 EST

Pikewood Creative, an Emmy Award winning production agency, located in Morgantown is seeking a summer intern to work in various public relations and social media campaigns designed at business development. This is a non-paying internship. We are searching for an extremely motivated self-starter who can take a project from inception to completion. This is not a hand-holding internship, this is an opportunity for a candidate to join the Pikewood team and gain valuable real-world experience.

Send cover letter and resume to Gina DeBlasis at Gina@PikewoodCreative.com

WVU Dining Services seeking PR intern

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:47:00 EST

WVU Dining Services seeking an intern for Fall 2013 and Spring 2014

WVU Dining Services is now accepting applications for a PR intern to assist their Public Relations Manager.

Interns will gain experience in:
-Crafting and disseminating press releases
-Developing advertising campaigns and working with local advertisers
-Creating promotional materials in response to campus needs
-Editing and maintaining web content
-Using social media for public relations, marketing, and research purposes

The ideal candidate is creative, motivated, and a quick learner. Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, but not mandatory. Juniors and seniors are invited to apply. Interns will be paid $9/hr and receive one free meal per shift. Start date for the internship is August 19, 2013 and is located in Lyon Tower on the Evansdale Campus.

Interested students should send their resume to Bryan Jarrell at bryan.jarrell@mail.wvu.edu by June 1 for best consideration.

Come Recommended seeks summer blogging intern

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:00:00 EST

Come Recommended is seeking a media and blogger relations trainee. The virtual position is a paid, part-time internship available immediately and running through August 30.
View the website for more information.

Eberly College at WVU seeks intern for development office

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:03:00 EST

The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office is pleased to offer a paid summer internship for May 15th- August 15th. The intern will work in the Development Office on variety of projects related to the ECAS Strategic Plan and State of Minds Capital Campaign. Applicants need to have excellent writing and editing skills, the ability to communicate with a wide variety of individuals, the capability of being a self-starter, and vigorous attention to details. Experience with high-level fundraising is a plus.
The intern will be responsible for assisting the Associate Director of Development and the Operations Coordinator with daily tasks, to include but not limited to: alumni relations, fundraising efforts, social media assistance in event planning, and general office support. Management of online content will be a large responsibility. This includes website content and engagement in social networking sites: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. This person will be responsible for website updates and maintenance, for Eberly College and its departmental pages. This includes uploading content. Previous experience with Slate software is preferred, but not required.

In addition to these tasks, the following is involved:

Writing/editing blog posts
Database entry
Communication with donors, alumni, faculty and staff including promotion of events, college initiatives, and special projects

A strong Journalism or English background is preferred.
The internship will require you to work 20 hours a week – scheduling of those hours is flexible. Some evening and weekend hours may be required on occasion.
The intern will report directly to Amanda Dymacek, the Associate Director of Development for the Eberly College. If interested, please send a letter of inquiry along with one writing sample, and two professional references to Amanda Dymacek, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, West Virginia University, 201 Woodburn Hall, PO Box 6286, Morgantown WV 26506. Questions and electronic applications may be submitted to Amanda.dymacek@mail.wvu.edu.The deadline for submission is May 5.

WVU Foundation seeks paid intern for Office of Donor Relations

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:55:00 EST

Paid Summer Internship in the Office of Donor Relations
WVU Foundation

Description: The Office of Donor Relations is currently seeking a summer intern to assist with writing projects for A State of Minds: The Campaign for West Virginia’s University. Primarily, the intern will assist the Director of Donor Relations/Campaign Coordinator with drafting content for a campaign report, which is scheduled to be released early August. Other projects will include electronic communications, campaign marketing and social media.

Tasks will include but not be limited to:

• Researching topics relating to the Campaign
• Writing content on relevant topics
• Compiling information on past and upcoming Campaign activity
• Sorting data for donor recognition

Qualities: effective time management; attention to detail; creativity
Skills: internet research; strong writing skills; strong communication skills
Preferred major: Rising senior or graduate student in the School of Journalism
Schedule: 38.75 hours per week for a 12 week summer term (negotiable)
Preferred start date: Monday, May 20th (negotiable)

The WVU Foundation will begin reviewing applications on May 1st.
The position will remain open until filled.

For additional information, please visit the WVU Foundation website at www.wvuf.org.

Ryan's Rally seeks social media intern

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:49:00 EST

Ryan’s Rally LLC is looking for a public relations intern to help manage their social networking. The intern would work 15-20 hours each week for eight weeks.

Ryan’s Rally is a fundraising effort to help support the cost of medical care for Ryan Diviney, a former WVU student who was brutally beaten in 2009 and has since been in a coma.

The intern will follow and show understanding of using social media to promote and advance business goals and objectives. The intern will interact and understand the relationships built between website design and content, Facebook Business (Fan) Pages, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and other currently popular social media. The internship is unpaid.

This position is designed to provide participants with a foundation and skill set in the new, evolving world of social media tools and strategies so that they can immediately apply them in the workplace. Proficiencies and skills for the student:

1) Understand what social media is and why it is important,
2) Effectively use today’s most popular social media tools to build relationships and increase productivity,
3) Understand the importance of building an online community,
4) Create and execute impactful social media campaigns,
5) Recognize trends in mobile applications and how social media intersects with mobile technology,
6) Participate in a real world study (Ryan’s Rally LLC) of the effective use of social media within business-to-business and business-to-consumer settings, and
7) Integrate social media concepts into an organization’s overall marketing strategy.

The intern would work with Ryan Diviney’s sister, Kari, and report to his father, Ken. To apply, students should send their resume and a letter to Ken Diviney at Kdiviney@ryansrally.org as soon as possible.

The corporate office is in Sterling, Virginia and can be reached at (703) 789-7260.

Eberly College at WVU seeks marketing and communications intern

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:00:00 EST

The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Communications Office is seeking one Communications and Marketing intern.

This paid position is a wonderful opportunity for a mature, self-directed, motivated student to gain experience in writing, marketing and communications, while building a marketable portfolio. Interns are expected to produce professional work for publication under the guidance of the Director of Marketing and Communications. This is a true professional writing position that the right student will find challenging and rewarding.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Interview students, faculty, and administrators in order to compose press releases, web content, recruiting, and other printed materials for the College
Write articles for Eberly, the College’s bi-annual alumni magazine distributed to more than 45,000 people
Compile and distribute daily press clippings
Schedule photographic sessions, appointments, and meetings related to writing assignments
Attend and report on various college events
Update the College’s website content using Slate content management system
Generate original content for various social media platforms to promote College messaging and events; follow social media trends and craft marketing plans
Occasional general office tasks (filing, labeling, copies)

Job Qualifications:
Motivated, self-directed sophomore , junior, or senior at West Virginia University
Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
Excellent grammar
Professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to set and meet deadlines
Knowledge of and proficiency in MLA and AP writing styles
Experience working with social media
Knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Past journalism/publishing experience desired but not necessary
Experience with Photoshop is helpful but not required
Ability to interact comfortably and professionally with a broad and diverse group of students, faculty, alumni, and administrators

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: $10 per hour

Start Date: May 13
If interested in applying, please email a pdf or Word cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Devon Copeland, Interim Director of Marketing and Communications, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at Devon.Copeland@mail.wvu.edu include the words Application for Eberly Internship in the subject line of the email.

WVU CPASS needs intern for multimedia work this summer

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:52:00 EST

The WVU College of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (CPASS) is looking for an intern to assist with multimedia, production, and post-production of live events including distribution and maintenance of a library of final products. Digital editing, designing for print media and the Web, and excellent Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite skills needed. Excellent communication skills required. Some travel and other office duties may be required. Fax resume and references to (304)293-6942 or email videographer12@gmail.com.

WVU CPASS needs intern for multimedia work this summer

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:52:00 EST

College of Engineering seeks design intern

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:48:00 EST

The Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources is seeking an undergraduate intern to specialize in graphic design for the Statler College’s outreach and recruitment office. This student’s main responsibility will be developing designs for flyers and t-shirts, assisting with the design and compilation of recruitment materials, and updating the website.

This student will work with outside suppliers, WVU trademark and licensing, and various constituents across the Statler College and WVU as a whole. The responsibilities are not limited to this, and may also include scheduling photo shoots, compiling information for recruitment material, and keeping recruitment and outreach displays up to date.

This person must be able to work independently, as well as in groups. Creativity is an important attribute that this intern must possess, but he or she must also be able to work within the design constraints of the University. He or she must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple-projects at one-time. A background in graphic design, marketing, public relations, or art would be preferable.

This intern will be paid $10 an hour and can work up to 20 hours per week. The intern can set up his or her schedule, but dependability is important; schedule can be flexible with advanced notice.

This position is for the fall semester, but if a student is available to start in the summer, that would be preferable.
Any interested student should send portfolio samples and a resume to Cate Schlobohm at Cate.Schlobohm@mail.wvu.edu

WV Press Association Foundation internships and scholarships

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:18:00 EST

The West Virginia Press Association Foundation is accepting applications for 2013 Summer Internships and 2013-14 Scholarships. If awarded, the WVPAF provides both funded and unfunded internships at newspapers across West Virginia and scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000.

The programs are open to journalism majors and students in related fields such as business management, human resources, advertising, social media and marketing. Preference will be given to students in at least their sophomore year of college.

Application deadline is May 1, 2013, but the WVPAF may accept applications a few days after the deadline. Downloaded the application now!

For additional information or to have the applications mailed, call 1-800-235-6881, or write to: WV Press Association Foundation, 3422 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston, WV, 25302.

WV Symphony Orchestra seeks paid sales and marketing intern

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:55:00 EST

West Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Sales and Marketing Intern
Charleston, WV

TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume to Scott Dodson, Vice President of Development and Marketing at sdodson@theclaycenter.org.

PAY: Negotiable

JOB SUMMARY: The Sales and Marketing Intern is responsible for working with the Vice President of Development and Marketing and Marketing and Communications Manager to manage programs that meet or exceed attendance and revenue goals for orchestra events and maximizing the visibility of the orchestra, consistent with WVSO policies and long-range objectives. As such, the Marketing and Sales Intern will assist in all marketing activities, including but not limited to: public relations (press, program books, and newsletters); advertising (print, electronic, and media); season subscription and renewal campaigns (direct mail, telemarketing); all ticket sales; audience research; new subscriber activities; and merchandising for the WVSO.
The position will also directly administer special projects related to program advertising and group ticket sales.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Marketing Management
Assist in the acquisition of prospect lists and leads for advertising sales and group ticketing
Assist in the maintenance of a group sales program and other targeted ticket sales programs.
Research general marketing trends and issues relating to WVSO and its branding, ticketing, subscription and sales initiatives.
Assist in the development and production of all materials used to support the WVSO’s public relations events and marketing campaigns, including subscription brochures, print ads, posters, signs, electronic media advertising copy, telemarketing scripts, press releases, newsletters, program book, annual report, and special promotions.
Help to ensure the quality, consistency, and accuracy of all WVSO communications.
Conduct audience and market research as needed; assist in developing strategies based on survey analyses.

Administrative
Assist in the development and maintenance of all tickets sales systems and records; ensure the accuracy of all ticket revenue reports; provide periodic progress reports as requested.
Assist with record keeping, database maintenance and other administrative projects as defined.

Other
Attend WVSO and related concerts.
Keep abreast of recent research on marketing techniques; maintain a collection of current resource materials.
Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Outgoing and professional individual with competency in Microsoft Office. Interest in performing arts and/or nonprofit management a plus. Must be willing to make contacts with outside companies and drive business to the organization.

Local long-term care insurance agency seeks PR intern

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:41:00 EST

Advantage Legacy Group, a long-term care insurance provider in Morgantown, WV, seeks an intern to develop materials to help seniors understand their long-term care options.

Intern will assist in developing a preliminary outline and writing content for a 10- to 15-page booklet on Medicare benefits and the Medicare application process. Intern will also develop a preliminary outline and write content for a 5- to 10-page paper on the benefits of long-term care insurance policies, and outline and develop content for a tri-fold brochure to assist seniors in applying for Medicare.

Intern can work remotely. This position is unpaid. For more information or to apply, contact Hans Wikle at hans@advantagelegacygroup.com.

Morgantown Farmer's Market seeks summer intern

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:33:00 EST

Job Summary:
The Morgantown Farmers Market’s purpose is to provide area farmers with alternative opportunities through a retail marketplace and also encourage regional farming. Our commitment is to provide the consumers with fresh, locally grown or produced products in a convenient location.
Intern will perform duties under the general direction of the Morgantown Farmers Market Growers’ Association Board of Directors and Morgantown Farmers’ Market Manager.

Duties:

Serves as Morgantown Farmers Market Marketing & Public Relations Intern of a large (~30+) farmers market with responsibility for operation of weekly functions with applicable rules and standards.
Applies knowledge to promotes sales and positive growth & development.
Ensures facility maintain appropriate standards for condition and sanitation.
Provides oversight and accountability on market days with highest respect to safety and well-being of market customers.
Collects any and all appropriate data for grant use.
Provides oversight to all appropriate signage to displayed at the Market.
Conducts observations of market products to provide vital information to customers.
Monitors Market to ensure compliance with any and all applicable bylaws, rules, and Food Handlers guidelines.
Collaborates with the advertising committee to ensure best use of resources through press releases, events, social media management, blogging, video
Content production, article writing, public relations, generating marketing plans, etc.
Includes other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

General knowledge of agriculture, food, and the overall industry consistent with the position
Comprehensive oral and written communication skills
Ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences
Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems and identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions.
MCHD Food Service Worker Permit

Conditions of Employment:
Work Schedule: 7:00 am -12:30 pm, early mornings on weekends. This position is critical to the daily operation. Approximately 10 unscheduled and flexible hours outside of Market time.

Application Instructions:
Deadline to Apply: April 22, 2013

Applicants must submit a resume by email to lisa.lagana2@gmail.com.
A cover letter, writing sample, blog, online portfolio, link to social media activity, etc. are encouraged

D.C.-area strategic communications firm seeking several summer interns

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST

Xenophon Strategies, a Washington, D.C. full-service strategic communications firm specializing in public relations, public affairs, crisis communications, advertising and advocacy and government affairs, needs to fill several summer internship positions.

These positions support client account teams by conducting media monitoring and research, and producing press materials and media lists. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong writing and critical thinking skills and possess a fundamental understanding of the media. Past internship experience a plus.

Xenophon’s clients include Fortune 500 companies, public entities, trade associations and foundations.

Xenophon Strategies staff members have diverse backgrounds and wide-ranging expertise. Our team includes former congressional staff, state and federal government officials, public relations experts, journalists, political strategists, marketing professionals, and media tacticians. All are well-respected professionals who are highly accomplished in their fields.

Our success is proven. From implementing large-scale media relations and public affairs campaigns to preparing for and responding to major crisis events, our capabilities and services are consistently recognized as industry-leading and innovative.

For more information and to apply contact WVU grad Brian Kelley at bkelley@xenophonstrategies.com.

D.C.-area media internship available

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:28:00 EST

The Society for Human Resource Management, located in Alexandria, Va., is looking for a full-time intern to fill a paid internship slot this summer. The internship is full-time employment and pays $15 per hour.

The Public Affairs Department at the Society for Human Resource Management is responsible for ensuring that the public is informed about SHRM’s activities, research, and public policy positions. The Media Affairs Intern will be provided with an opportunity to work in a small but fast-paced communications office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The media affairs intern will assist SHRM’s three-person Media Affairs Office with requests from national news media, the HR trade press and the HR blogger community.
Gather news clips and monitor news and blogger coverage.
Produce weekly media relations metrics reports.
Assist with press interviews and press conferences.
Draft, edit and pitch news releases on a variety of workplace and workforce topics.
Provide additional support as assigned.

Also, the Intern will have the opportunity to participate in spokesperson training.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Full-time students pursuing an undergraduate degree in English, Communications, Journalism or related major.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILL:

Strong writing and verbal communications skills required.

For consideration, please apply on-line: www.shrm.jobs

The Society for Human Resource Management is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V).

No relocation. Local students preferred.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: accessibility@shrm.org or TDD (703) 548-6990.

Public Affairs intern opportunity available in Alexandria, Va.

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:25:00 EST

The Society for Human Resource Management, located in Alexandria, Va., is looking for a social media intern this summer. This internship is for full-time students enrolled in an accredited university.

This is a full-time internship and the pay is $15 per hour.

The Public Affairs Department at the Society for Human Resource Management is responsible for ensuring that the public is informed about SHRM’s activities, research, and public policy positions. The Social Media Intern will be provided with an opportunity to work in a small but fast-paced communications office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Social Media Intern will assist the Director of Social Engagement with:

Maintaining the SHRM blog and drafting blog posts
Developing relevant content for and posting to SHRM’s social accounts including (but not limited to) Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn and YouTube
Monitor trending hash tags relevant to SHRM and HR
Producing weekly social media metric reports
Providing additional support as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

College Student enrolled in a full-time program at an accredited university majoring in Marketing, Business, Journalism, Communications or related major. Prior social media campaign experience strongly encouraged. Previous social media experience preferred and metrics you used to judge success.

For consideration, please apply on-line: www.shrm.jobs. Go to the Careers tab for Internships.

The Society for Human Resource Management is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V).

No relocation. Local students preferred.

Public Affairs intern opportunity available in Alexandria, Va.

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:25:00 EST

This is a full-time internship and the pay is $15 per hour.

The Public Affairs Department at the Society for Human Resource Management is responsible for ensuring that the public is informed about SHRM’s activities, research, and public policy positions. The Social Media Intern will be provided with an opportunity to work in a small but fast-paced communications office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Social Media Intern will assist the Director of Social Engagement with:

Maintaining the SHRM blog and drafting blog posts
Developing relevant content for and posting to SHRM’s social accounts including (but not limited to) Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn and YouTube
Monitor trending hash tags relevant to SHRM and HR
Producing weekly social media metric reports
Providing additional support as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

For consideration, please apply on-line: www.shrm.jobs. Go to the Careers tab for Internships.

The Society for Human Resource Management is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V).

No relocation. Local students preferred.

Advertising Account Management Intern (Charleston) - Deadline 4-19-13

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:43:00 EST

Fahlgren Mortine, one of the nation’s top independent marketing communications agencies, is looking for a talented Advertising Account Management Intern for our Charleston, West Virginia office.

The internship will provide a college junior or senior with the opportunity to gain experience working in an integrated marketing and communications firm. Under the mentorship and direction of an Account Management team member, the intern will be responsible for supporting client-related projects and/or deliverables.

Specific responsibilities may include:
– Conducts new business and client research
– Participates in both internal team and client meetings
– Writes news releases, website copy, fact sheets, collateral and other materials
– Coordinates collateral projects, including printed material
– Assists with special projects
– Completes marketing audits of competitors and prospects
– Assists with daily operations of client projects
– Assists with client and new business presentations
– Attends client events and promotions when needed
– Other duties as assigned

Qualification, experience and education:
– Strong research, organizational and writing skills
– A proven understanding of advertising, social media and online and traditional media
– Excellent communication skills
– Talent, drive and the ability to work independently and in team settings
– Critical thinking skills
– Demonstrates a passion for collaboration and intellectual curiosity of business challenges
– Ability to take initiative and assume responsibility
– Excellent attention to detail
– Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills
– College junior or senior majoring in public relations, advertising, marketing, business or related fields
– Prior internship experience in advertising, public relations, communications and journalism also a plus.

To apply, please visit our careers page.

Please, no phone calls. Application deadline is Friday, April 19.

Fahlgren Mortine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.